Paul Orndorff dead news – WWE wrestler’s cause of death ‘revealed’ by son after star known as Mr Wonderful passes away

WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff who fought in Wrestlemania has died at the age of 71 and one of his sons confirmed the sad news to fans.

His son Travis revealed that Mr Wonderful passed away in an Instagram post on Monday.

“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr,” Travis Orndorff wrote.

He explained that his father had been battling with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was “slammed” by the news of Orndoff’s death on Monday.

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